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Michelle Obama with the creator and star of Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda (L), along with cast members Daveed Diggs (2nd L) and Christopher Jackson (R).

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'Hamilton' Freestyles At The White House. Mic Drop.

1:28pm March 15, 2016

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

The President and Michelle Obama welcomed the creator and some of the cast of the smash Broadway musical to the White House on March 14 — a visit that included a little Rose Garden freestyling.

The SteelDrivers perform live for Mountain Stage.

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The SteelDrivers On Mountain Stage

11:00am March 15, 2016

The beloved bluegrass band, which just won its first Grammy, performs live for Mountain Stage.

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Viking's Choice: Puff Pieces, 'Mindhead'

10:00am March 15, 2016

by Lars Gotrich

D.C. trio Puff Pieces makes minimalist punk that is hyper-aware of its spastic funk, yet never takes itself too seriously.

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Songs We Love: Cloudland Canyon, 'Psychic Insistent'

9:47am March 15, 2016

by Piotr Orlov

Produced by Spaceman 3's Sonic Boom, and featuring a cast of Memphis' finest players, indie experimentalists return with a melodic psychedelic-pop waltz.

British composer Peter Maxwell Davies was Master of the Queen's Music from 2004-2014.

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British Composer Peter Maxwell Davies Dies At 81

4:02pm March 14, 2016

by Tom Huizenga

From expressionistic early pieces to picturesque later music inspired by his remote island home, the celebrated musician left a broad, vibrant body of work.

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World Cafe Next: Quiet Life

3:59pm March 14, 2016

Hear two songs from the roots-rock band's latest album, Foggy, produced by Dr. Dog's Scott McMicken.

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SXSW 2016 Music Preview

3:36pm March 14, 2016

All Songs Considered hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton are joined by Stephen Thompson and NPR's Music Saidah Blount for a look at a handful of bands we can't wait to see at SXSW this week.

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K.A.A.N. stands for Knowledge Above All Nonsense.

K.A.A.N. Is The Answer To All Of Your Rap Desires

2:16pm March 14, 2016

by Leah Donnella

If you enjoy rap, allow Brandon Perry, aka K.A.A.N., to make your day.

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Graham Nash: Tiny Desk Concert

2:00pm March 14, 2016

by Bob Boilen

In a short set that spans 50 years, the CSNY veteran's voice resonates and cuts to the core.

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Lucius Layers Harmonies With Emotion In 'Good Grief'

1:30pm March 14, 2016

by Ken Tucker

The surging voices of two female lead singers create the signature sound of the five-piece band Lucius. Rock critic Ken Tucker says the band's new album, Good Grief, is often lovely and well-crafted.

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